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Some dogs are just like this. Whether it's genetics, lack of early socialization, bad early experiences, or a combo of the above, sometimes it just... happens.Ginger is very shy. I would go so far as to say she is afraid of other dogs. I don't know why, but she is who she is.
Everyone seems to think their friendly dog will be the one to change this today, even as poor Ginger has her tail between her legs and is trying to hide behind me.
And the best way to fix it is a lot of confidence building with friendly dogs that also can keep to themselves and let her go to them on her own time, one on one, as well as teaching her dogs out and about are safe and not going to zoom up and invade her personal space.
My own dog's traumatic experiences in puppyhood weren't with aggressive dogs, but with overly friendly dogs who pounced on her and tried to initiate play while my ten pound potato shrieked in terror.